Practice English with Netflix in your free time and at your own pace
Practice English with Netflix is a great way to improve listening skills and get used to different accents and registers in English. Okay, you may think that watching series in the original version will be very difficult and that you prefer not to make the effort and watch your favorite series and movies in your own language. However, I assure you that once you get used to watching them in the original version you will never want to watch them dubbed again because the naturalness, intonation and part of the realism is lost with dubbing, no matter how good the dubbers are! Read on to discover some tips, tricks and tools to practice English effortlessly by watching your favorite series and movies on Netflix.
If you feel like practicing English with Netflix in an alternative way and you live in Barcelona, sign up for our English screenings with a discussion afterwards,contact FunTalk for more information!
4 basic techniques to learn and practice English with Netflix
1.ALWAYS use English subtitles. If your level is still very basic you can use Spanish subtitles, although I do not recommend it because no matter how basic your level of English is, you will be surprised by the amount of vocabulary you will understand. You can also use the online tool Fleex, as I will discuss below.
2. If you are one of those who (still) watch the series in Spanish, change the language to English as well. The combination of “Reading” and “Listening” simultaneously is a great exercise. Even if you don’t always understand the dialogue, you’ll see that you won’t lose the thread of the series thanks to the images and everything you’ll understand.
3. One of the advantages of practicing English with Netflix is that you can repeat the parts that you did not understand well and that are key to the understanding of the chapter or movie as many times as you want. I know that when you’re watching something, it’s hard to pause the video because you want to know what’s going to happen next, but just do it! Stop the video and watch again that important part that was not clear to you and this is where you have your chance to learn new vocabulary.
4.Use the dictionary. Important point, especially to support the previous one. You don’t even have to have a pencil and paper next to you anymore. Grab your Smartphone or Tablet, open your text editor and create your vocabulary list there for each series you watch. Use Wordreference or other good online dictionaries to look up the words you do not understand. For series with very informal use of language or a lot of slang, use the Urban Dictionary.
To use Fleex you will have to register but it is easy to use and recently they have expanded their offerings to platforms such as Youtube and TedTalks.
Fleex as a complement to practice English with Netflix This Chrome extension is the perfect add-on for those of you who want to learn or practice English by watching Netflix series and movies. Fleex is an online platform designed for language practice with Netflix through the customization and adaptation of subtitles. Once the extension is installed, Fleex takes care of controlling the subtitles displayed on the screen and adapting them to the user’s English level by displaying subtitles that the user can understand. It can also set learning objectives and offers the possibility of consulting the meaning of words and expressions in the dictionary in real time.
Some recommended series or movies to practice English on Netflix
While the amount of material on Netflix is overwhelming, if you want to practice English with this tool, I recommend that you choose a series by looking at, apart from the content and your tastes, the accent, the register, whether a lot of slang is used or not, etc.
I’m sure you’re not short of material but here are some series recommendations for those of you who want to practice English on Netflix:
British English: Black Mirror, Downtown Abbey, The Crown, Sherlock.
North American English: Modern Family, How I met your mother, Stranger Things
American slang: Orange is the New Black.
Different accents: Sense 8.
Always remember to check the age rating for each series! And that’s it, you can now use Netflix in the most complete way and combine entertainment and learning, just the way we like it at FunTalk!
If you liked this article, share it on social networks and I remind you that in FunTalk we have screenings in English with subsequent discussion periodically in our center in Barcelona. It’s the perfect activity for those of you who want to practice English with Netflix while socializing.
Another of the events in English that we offer for April at the FunTalk center in Barcelona is the yoga workshop for children. Daily chores and today’s hectic pace of life also affect children. Childhood stress is the order of the day And behavior and academic performance are affected by it.
Children love this alternative activity because it provides them with the necessary tools to improve their concentration, relax and channel their emotions. Parents are also enthusiastic about this activity because both the linguistic and mental benefits are noticeable from the very first session. Every day more and more parents realize how much yoga benefits children.
This event for children will be conducted entirely in English and will take place on April 20. Its duration will be one hour from 18h – 19h or 19h – 20h.
It will be led by our colleague Clare, a teacher at our English center in Barcelona. Clare also has extensive previous experience teaching yoga classes and, thanks to her full mastery of the discipline, she is able to help children improve their flexibility, balance, coordination and concentration. Sign your child up now for a yoga workshop in English for kids! Remember: it will be on April 20 from 18h-19h or 19h-20h at our facilities in Barcelona.
Read on read on and you’ll find the perfect English event for you!
Fun Art Painting & Wine. The perfect combination to learn and practice English in a relaxed and entertaining way.
Painting & Wine is one of the most successful English language events organized by FunTalk in its center of
Barcelona. Not surprisingly, because fine arts are in fashion!
And if they have become fashionable it is for a reason, who has not seen a proliferation of mandala books in bookstores lately? Painting is a very relaxing activity; perfect to forget the stress of everyday life. The best thing is that it is not necessary to have previous knowledge of painting.
Mia, our English teacher with a degree in Fine Arts, makes sure that all participants have a good time.
in this English-language event to finish their “work of art” in one session. Many can’t believe that the picture they have painted was done by them!
This English workshop for adults will take place on April 13 from 19H00 to 21H00, at our facilities in Barcelona. The price is 19€ and all the necessary material, including the wine, will be provided by FunTalk. Book your place in this workshop through FunTalk or at our MeetUp event!
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English cooking workshop for adults in Barcelona.
Attending a cooking class or workshop in English is an excellent way to combine two fundamental life skills.
Learning English is very important for professional purposes, communication with other cultures and discovering life beyond our borders.
On the other hand, who wants to spend their life eating fried food and tortilla chips? Cooking is not only culture; it is also a necessary quality for personal well-being.
The cooking workshops in English for adults take place in the FunTalk kitchen in Barcelona and are structured in international cooking classes where a wide variety of dishes from different cuisines are taught. The courses are practical and are conducted in 100% English and the best part: the tasting at the end of the class! Come and enjoy a different afternoon and learn to cook while improving your English.
Film and series night in English with subsequent discussion.
During this event in English there will be several interesting screenings that will allow us to get closer to foreign cultures while practicing and learning English.
The subsequent colloquium will serve to clear up any doubts of the attendees with respect to the linguistic, cultural, cinematographic or any other type of questions they may have.
This English-language film workshop benefits from the naturalness of the language in the films and the infinite number of contexts it presents, creating the perfect framework for the participants’ communication skills. Of course, all this while having a good time, which, as always, is the main goal at FunTalk.
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If you want more information about any of the events in English for adults and children organized by FunTalk for this April in Barcelona, call us or contact us through our website or social networks. We are waiting for you!
Looking for a fun way to practice English that also helps you relax?
FunTalk English painting workshop in Barcelona. Create, relax, enjoy and delight your palate with a glass of wine.
Fun Art – Painting & Wine is a unique activity and a great way to socialize in English and experience the language while creating your own painting. FunTalk proposes a painting workshop in English in a space where you can enjoy a glass of wine, practice English and share your love for art.
Unleash your creativity and practice your English while having a glass of wine and painting your own picture. Enjoy a relaxed and relaxed atmosphere with nice music, good wine, good people and get ready to unleash your creativity!
Mia, our English teacher with a degree in art, will guide you step by step through the creative process of your painting, created at your own pace, and at the end of the workshop, ta-da! You will have your finished work of art.
Is it necessary to have previous experience to participate in the Fun Art – Painting & Wine English painting workshop?
“I’ve never picked up a paintbrush, I don’t know anything about painting” Don’t worry! Okay, maybe our artist and teacher Mia won’t be able to make you the next Caravaggio but she will help you with everything you need.
The English painting workshop Fun Art – Painting & Wine is structured so that anyone, whatever their artistic experience, can complete the proposed table in the two hours The participants will be proud of the final result.
You don’t need to have previous experience to attend the Fun Art – Painting & Wine workshop. However, it is essential to be eager to expand your creative side and to share some wine with others of similar interests while practicing English.
To give you an idea of how easy it is to paint, the only difference between a “simple” painting and a “complex” painting is the number of steps required to complete the painting, and that’s it! This means that some of the paintings proposed in the workshop will give you a little challenge but, don’t worry, Mia won’t propose anything that you can’t do. The English painting workshop is all about having fun!
The most common thing in the Fun Art – Painting & Wine English painting workshop is for participants to relax from the moment they sit down in front of the blank canvas with their drink in hand. Then they forget their nerves and give way to creativity and the flow of ideas and almost inexplicably transform the canvas into a beautiful painting.
Everything happens in a relaxed way while they talk and talk in English with each other and with our teacher and artist Mia, who is always available and happy to help the future artists and reveal the secrets of painting techniques. Contact us for more information or book your place for FunTalk’s English painting workshop now!
What level of English do I need to participate in the Fun Art – Painting & Wine workshop?
Don’t let the lack of confidence in your level of English discourage you from signing up for this activity designed for enjoyment and relaxation.
The idea of the Fun Art – Painting & Wine workshop is to participate in a fun and different activity in English. No one is going to be watching your English level and,
In fact, the atmosphere of the workshop is so tolerant and relaxed because the participants are well aware of how difficult it is to learn a foreign language: the
native English speakers because they live in Barcelona and live with a language that is not their own and non-native English speakers because they are there for the same reason as you.
The good thing about the painting workshop in English is that you will forget about the language you are speaking because you will be looking at your painting and without realizing it, you will be talking to each other in English about a lot of different subjects.
This way you will practice English without realizing it and you will gain confidence when you see that you can communicate in another language in an environment other than a classroom or English class.
Try it and you will repeat!Join FunTalk’s Fun Art – Painting & Wine painting workshopnow!
Practical information about the English painting workshop Fun Art – Painting & Wine
There are a few things you need to keep in mind about the English paint shop:
Punctuality
The painting workshop in English starts punctually at the agreed time so you should be sitting in your seat with your drink in your hand. If you are attending the workshop with friends and would like to sit together, it is important that you arrive early so that you can sit next to each other.
BYOB (Bring your own bottle)
In English this expression is used especially when a group of people get together socially but no one buys drinks for everyone, but everyone gets their own drink and this is precisely what we propose in our English painting workshop. You can bring wine, beer or whatever you prefer to enjoy while you create your work of art. Of course, you can also bring non-alcoholic beverages as you don’t need to drink to have a good time! You can also simply come and enjoy the experience in English!
CLOTHING AND APPAREL
You can use the aprons and smocks we have available at FunTalk for workshops where you need to get hands-on but, just in case, we recommend that you attend the English painting workshop in old clothes or clothes that you don’t mind if they get dirty. This way, if you get a drop of paint, it won’t ruin any garment.
AGE
The English painting workshop Fun Art – Painting & Wine is for people over 18 years old.
RESERVATIONS
Places can be reserved by e-mail but the minimum fee must be paid one day before the event. You can pay now with PayPal if you click on the ‘Buy now’ button or stop by FunTalk at Aragò, 119 in Barcelona and we will be happy to welcome you and help you.
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS
There will be a maximum of 15 participants per event.
DATES AND TIMES
Date: July 6, 2017
Schedule: 19h to 21h
PRICE
The price of the painting workshop in English is 29€ and includes all the material used during the session.
LOCATION
119 ARAGÓ ST. The Fun Art – Painting & Wine English painting workshop is held in the large and versatile FunTalk language center, a space where creativity takes on a life of its own!
Let’s start, what will we do on July 6 in the English painting workshop Fun Art – Painting & Wine?
In this event, Mia will teach how to paint a beautiful sunset landscape step by step. He will begin by explaining the basics of artistic creation to gradually add more objects to the painting. Thus, you can paint according to your abilities at your own pace and add as many elements to the painting as you want, or as you are able.
Come and join FunTalk’s English painting workshop!Call us for more information or come and visit us at our center in Aragò, 119!
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Practice English with Netflix is a great way to improve listening skills and get used to different accents and registers in English. Okay, you may think that watching series in the original version will be very difficult and that you prefer not to make the effort and watch your favorite series and movies in your own language. 
